texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
graydawg13, paslawtx, bassin_brother, ZeroEx, lostart73
118340 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
TexDawg 114,605
hopalong 112,947
Bigbob_FTW 88,432
John175☮ 84,671
Pilothawk 82,896
Bob Davis 69,860
Mark Perry 68,952
Derek 🐝 68,076
JDavis7873 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,156,837
Posts15,816,881
Members143,340
Most Online36,273
Jan 23rd, 2013
Print Thread
Livescope transducer cable #13621765 07/07/20 03:22 AM
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,225
8
8upwithfishin' Online Content OP
Extreme Angler
OP Online Content
Extreme Angler
8
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,225
Already googled, but need to know how big of hole is needed for the connector end and what are you using to cover hole? Do they make a clam shell that big? Thx in advance.

Re: Livescope transducer cable [Re: 8upwithfishin'] #13621820 07/07/20 07:04 AM
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 4,710
F
Flippin-Out Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
F
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 4,710
My google must be different than yours. I got the Panoptix Livescope installation instructions that included a step saying that a 1 1/4 inch holesaw is needed to drill a pass-through hole.

There may be a clamshell that covers that, but that still lets water in, and exposes the layers of whatever you drilled through. I'm handy with tools, so I've made several cable covers using a piece of 1/2 inch starboard, typically cut at 2" x 2" or so. I use a router and round-over bit to put a nice dressed bevel on the top edges of the block. On the underside, I route a channel the diameter of the cable, or slightly larger if I want the cable to be able to slide in/out. I countersink screws in 4 corners, and poof, I've got a nice cable hole cover. I've seen some sold for $20+, which is ridiculous for what it is, but I like mine better.

Re: Livescope transducer cable [Re: 8upwithfishin'] #13659362 08/07/20 11:52 AM
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 14,922
M
Mo Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
M
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 14,922
That is a great idea.
I have a new project. 😀

I know I have some scrap starboard somewhere,
Thanks
Mo



MY BACKYARD , 20,000 ACRES , NO MOWING smile
Re: Livescope transducer cable [Re: 8upwithfishin'] #13659803 08/07/20 06:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 506
BassBoatWired Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 506
I use two step bits to work up to the size desired, then cover with the clamshell or black plastic cover.


Texas Boat Works
BassCat - Blazer - Crestliner - Mercury
Boat Sales & Service, Maintenance, Wiring Upgrades, All Electronics
Texasboatworks.com
682.224.6743
“Simply bringing families together on the water”
Re: Livescope transducer cable [Re: 8upwithfishin'] #13685239 08/30/20 03:08 PM
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 11,957
shut-up-and-fish Online Content
TFF Guru
Online Content
TFF Guru
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 11,957

1.25" diamiter

[Linked Image]


[Linked Image]
www.shut-up-and-fish.com
From *Sales, *Installation Services, and *On the shop floor Education & Instructional Tips
We have you covered here @ shut-up-and-fish for all of your Humminbird, Lowrance,
Garmin, Minn Kota & Motorguide needs plus much more - Call Now 972 822 9285
Re: Livescope transducer cable [Re: 8upwithfishin'] #13688139 09/01/20 10:22 PM
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 14,922
M
Mo Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
M
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 14,922
where would one find such item ?

I need about 4 ,, all different sized, 20 years of changing electronics and trolling motors leaves a few holes. smile

Mo



MY BACKYARD , 20,000 ACRES , NO MOWING smile
Re: Livescope transducer cable [Re: Mo] #13692430 09/06/20 08:07 AM
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 112,947
hopalong Offline
Pescador Loco
Offline
Pescador Loco
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 112,947
Originally Posted by Mo
where would one find such item ?

I need about 4 ,, all different sized, 20 years of changing electronics and trolling motors leaves a few holes. smile

Mo

https://www.lowes.com/pl/Hole-plugs-Specialty-hardware-Hardware/4294711044

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Hardware-Specialty-Hardware/N-5yc1vZc2cv


" Hop, set the hook"!
hopalong 99,999
TexDawg 99,999
FJB! not my president by a long shot!

lake fork FISHERMANS COVE MARINA/reservations - 903 474 7479
Re: Livescope transducer cable [Re: 8upwithfishin'] #13692618 09/06/20 03:07 PM
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 6,643
44 Diesel Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 6,643

Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3